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Beach Hazards Statement 6, NWS San Diego, CA
NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 2, 2020, 2:46 AM PDT for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Jul 3, 2020, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 2, 2020, 2:46 AM PDT (09:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 3, 2020, 12:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Jul 4, 2020, 3:40 AM PDT
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS San Diego, CA
Counties Orange County, CA, San Diego County, CA
The radar
The San Diego radar (KNKX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 62 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1137 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 5 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -21 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
054 WHUS46 KSGX 020946 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 246 AM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS AT THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND... A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. CAZ043-552-021800- /O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200703T1900Z-200706T0200Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 246 AM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach Hazards Statement...which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. * Waves and Surf...For San Diego County, surf of 3 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible north of Encinitas. For Orange County, surf of 4 to 7 feet, with local sets to 8 feet possible. A High Surf Advisory may be needed for the weekend. * Timing...Surf will begin to build in Friday afternoon, peak Saturday through Sunday morning, then diminish late Sunday. * Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ Connolly https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
6 follow-up statements
423 WHUS46 KSGX 021949 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1249 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020 ...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS AT THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND... A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. CAZ552-030400- /O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200703T1900Z-200706T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 1249 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO NOON PDT MONDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Surf Advisory...which is in effect from 6 PM Friday to noon PDT Monday. The Beach Hazards Statement has been cancelled. * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet, with sets to 8 feet possible. * Timing...Surf will begin to build in Friday afternoon, peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday moning. * Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ CAZ043-030400- /O.EXT.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 1249 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible north of Encinitas. * Timing...Surf will begin to build in Friday afternoon, peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday moning. * Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
558 WHUS46 KSGX 030312 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 812 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020 ...ELEVATED SURF...STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AT THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND... A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Due to the combination of the surf and high tides, minor coastal flooding will be possible at lowest coastal locations during the evenings around when high tide occurs. CAZ552-031300- /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 812 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO NOON PDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Surf Advisory...which is in effect from 6 PM Friday to noon PDT Monday. * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet, with sets to 8 feet possible. * Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 833 PM Friday, 6.6 feet at 915 PM Saturday and 6.4 feet at 955 PM Sunday. * Timing...Surf will begin to build Friday afternoon, peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday morning. * Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of Seal Beach, Sunset Beach and Newport Beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ CAZ043-031300- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 812 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible north of Encinitas. * Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 827 PM Friday, 6.6 feet at 909 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet at 949 PM Sunday. * Timing...Surf will begin to build Friday afternoon, peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday morning. * Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of La Jolla, Del Mar and the south end of Cardiff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ Maxwell
058 WHUS46 KSGX 031132 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 432 AM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020 ...ELEVATED SURF...STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AT THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND... A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Due to the combination of the surf and high tides, minor coastal flooding will be possible at lowest coastal locations during the evenings around when high tide occurs. CAZ552-032100- /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 432 AM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PDT MONDAY... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 5 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet possible. * Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 833 PM today, 6.6 feet at 915 PM Saturday and 6.4 feet at 955 PM Sunday. * Timing...Surf will begin to build this afternoon, peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday morning. * Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of Seal Beach, Sunset Beach and Newport Beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ CAZ043-032100- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 432 AM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible north of Encinitas. * Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 827 PM today, 6.6 feet at 909 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet at 949 PM Sunday. * Timing...Surf will begin to build this afternoon, peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday morning. * Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of La Jolla, Del Mar and the south end of Cardiff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ Connolly https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
819 WHUS46 KSGX 031958 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1258 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020 ...ELEVATED SURF...STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AT THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND... A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over this Fourth of July holiday weekend. The combination of the surf and high tides could produce minor coastal flooding at lowest coastal locations in the evenings during high tide. CAZ552-040500- /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 1258 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PDT MONDAY... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 5 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet possible. * Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 833 PM today, 6.6 feet at 915 PM Saturday and 6.4 feet at 955 PM Sunday. * Timing...Surf will begin to build this afternoon, peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday morning. * Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of Seal Beach, Sunset Beach and Newport Beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ CAZ043-040500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 1258 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible north of Encinitas. * Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 827 PM today, 6.6 feet at 909 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet at 949 PM Sunday. * Timing...Surf will begin to build this afternoon, peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday morning. * Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of La Jolla, Del Mar and the south end of Cardiff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
184 WHUS46 KSGX 040415 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 915 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020 ...ELEVATED SURF...STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AT THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND... A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over this Fourth of July holiday weekend. The combination of the surf and high tides could produce minor coastal flooding at lowest coastal locations in the evenings during high tide. CAZ552-041230- /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200706T1900Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 915 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 5 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet possible. * Tides...Highest tides are 6.6 feet at 915 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet at 955 PM Sunday. * Timing...Surf will peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday morning. * Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of Seal Beach, Sunset Beach and Newport Beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ CAZ043-041230- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-200706T1900Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 915 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible north of Encinitas. * Tides...Highest are 6.6 feet at 909 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet at 949 PM Sunday. * Timing...Surf will peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday morning. * Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of La Jolla, Del Mar and the south end of Cardiff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
459 WHUS46 KSGX 041040 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 340 AM PDT Sat Jul 4 2020 ...ELEVATED SURF...STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AT THE COAST THROUGH THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND... A long-period south-southwest swell fwill bring elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over this Fourth of July holiday weekend. The combination of the surf and high tides will produce minor coastal flooding at lowest coastal locations during the late afternoons and evenings during high tide, especially along the Orange County coast this evening. CAZ043-050000- /O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-200706T1900Z/ /O.EXA.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200706T1900Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas- 340 AM PDT Sat Jul 4 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Surf Advisory...which is in effect until noon PDT Monday. * Waves and Surf...Surf of 5 to 7 feet with sets to 8 feet north of Encinitas, and generally 3 to 6 feet south of Encinitas. * Tides...Highest are 6.6 feet at 909 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet at 949 PM Sunday. * Timing...Surf will peak this afternoon through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday morning. * Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of La Jolla, Del Mar and the south end of Cardiff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ CAZ552-050000- /O.NEW.KSGX.CF.Y.0001.200704T2100Z-200705T0900Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200706T1900Z/ Orange County Coastal Areas- 340 AM PDT Sat Jul 4 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory...which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * Changes since last issuance...Coastal Flood Advisory issued. * Coastal Flooding...Minor coastal flooding is expected late this afternoon and evening in low-lying locations. * Waves and Surf...Surf of 5 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet at times. * Tides...Highest tides are 6.6 feet at 915 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet at 955 PM Sunday. * Locations...Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, and Newport Beach. * Timing...Surf will peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday morning. * Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will result in flooding of streets, parking lots, and other low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
The office that day
Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 12:49 PM PDT | High Surf Advisory | SGX | Orange, San Diego | 4 days |
Nearby
Beach Hazards Statements in California, 2020Every beach hazards statement in 2020
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.